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My writing style is one part intelligence, one part wit and one part pain. The combination can be an intoxicant. Beware.

I am a 39 year-old writer based in Arizona. I have degrees in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Math and Physics. I have three wonderful children:

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Life: 9 of 174

It's been a strange day. Sitting here in the waiting room at the University Medical Center, inhaling the antiseptic air and trying to block out the noise from the other hundred people who all seem to have brought everyone that they know, I can't figure out where it all went wrong. The day started off well enough, I went to t...
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Band reviews: Motley Crue: 1 of 8

Red, White and CRUE. The original American bad-ass rock and roll band set the course for a new era in music and lived a lifestyle that should have cut their run short. In 1980, Motley Crue, unable to get a record deal during the last days of disco, released their first EP record. (For those younger readers a record was a vin...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Addiction: 48 of 304

My heart pounds My pulse beats Hear the street sounds Give me my 9 o'clock treat I search the land To find a helping hand Find a fix tonight Drop out of sight It's calm now For a little while Till the voice returns Saying find it now Whatever I do It's not enough Next time I'll buy twice as much Whether powder, rock or brick...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I am: 45 of 192

Beautiful Tragedy I mapped out life with a great strategy Then followed the wrong path The prime beautiful tragedy Drown the sorrows with a laugh I rose to great things And climbed to the apex Crashed and burned An inverse Phoenix I have beautiful children Born from an ugly marriage Yin and yang Gain and pain I obtained what...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Simply alive: 4 of 12

Time hasn't healed my wounds Life without never found new rules Tried to make things work How did we become such fools A new life has sprung A new me you have brung A new love makes me feel young Though old, I have a love that is young You have changed the course of my life I once again want a wife Never thought I would...
Travel > New York Destinations Places to see before you die: Reasons to add New York City to "the list": 16 of 43

Everyone should spend some time in New York City before they die. However, it may be better to visit while you're young enough to experience it. One reason it should be on everyone's "To Do" list is that NYC is a unique metropolis that is likely worlds apart from your hometown. The enormous buildings with contrasting archite...
Food & Drink > Wine Overview: Italian wines: 2 of 5

Italians have it all; a love for fabulous food, wine and family. Often these are listed in that order. We'll discuss one third of that formula here with a quick overview of Italian wines. The first grape vines in Italy were an indigenous species that is believed to have been used for wine making as far back as 900 B.C., long...
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) The Indianapolis Colt Super Bowl chances under Jim Caldwell: 2 of 5

Jim Caldwell, you're the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. Now what? Will he be able to lead the Colts to the Super Bowl next year? Caldwell has been with the team for seven seasons. The first three years were spent as the quarterbacks coach before being named Assistant Head Coach in 2005. The retirement of Tony Dungy, a...
Health & Fitness > Drug Legislation & Safety Is taking expired pills OK?: 2 of 5

Most pharmaceutical drugs come with an expiration date, but will they harm you if you take them anyway? The answer is yes and no. All chemical compositions break down over time, including drugs. Legally, the expiration date is the date that, under normal circumstances, the medication decays enough to fall below the labeled d...
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) Why has going pro early become not a big deal for players entering the NFL?: 2 of 5

Despite reports to the contrary, leaving college early and entering the NFL Draft as an underclassman is as en vogue as ever. And why not? Multi-year contracts and multi-million dollar signing bonuses are waiting for the first round picks. However, the past two Heismen trophy winners, Tim Tebow and Sam Bradford, were sophomo...